Braves exercise options on Ronald Acuña Jr. and Ozzie Albies
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 2:55 AM
Last updated Oct 30, 2026
The Atlanta Braves have exercised the $17 million option on outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. and the $7 million option on second baseman Ozzie Albies as of October 30, 2026. This decision locks in key contributors for the upcoming season and reflects the organization's strategy moving forward. Acuña and Albies have been instrumental to the Braves’ success, and retaining them signals confidence in the team's core. The Braves are gearing up for an important offseason as they look to build on their recent performances in the league.
- •Acuña's option is valued at $17 million.
- •Albies' option is worth $7 million.
- •The decision was made on October 30, 2026.
- •Both players are key contributors to the Braves.
- •Braves aim to build on recent successes.
- 3:05 AMESPN MLB — Braves exercise options on Acuña, Albies
"Outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr.'s $17 million option was exercised Thursday by the Braves, who exercised a $7 million option on second baseman Ozzie Albies.
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